Here’s a cool recipe I found in one of the Coles recipe books….& adapted it to pack in some more tasty treats into the mix.  Great for anyone’s lunchbox since they’re full of good fats & omegas, protein, calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium & iodine.

Ingredients:

• 1C sushi rice (or try adding 1/2 cooked quinoa)
• 1/4C sushi seasoning
• 1tsp castor sugar
• 95g tin salmon/tuna
• 2tsp chia seeds
• 1/4 avocado, diced
• 1/2 Lebanese cucumber
• 1Tbs sesame seeds
• 1 Nori sheet
• 1Tbs chia seeds (for coating if wish)

Method:

1. Cook the sushi rice as per following the packet directions. Don’t add the ‘extras’ they suggest – just cook then transfer to a heatproof bowl.
2. Stir in the sushi seasoning & sugar.  Set aside to cool.
3. Stir in the salmon/tuna, avocado, cucumber, 2tsp chia seeds & any extra herbs you may like.
4. Use wet hands to shape about 2Tbsp portions of the rice mixture into balls. Place on a plate.
5. Put nori sheet into coffee grinder/mortar & pestle to grind into fine powder. Place the ground nori, sesame seeds & chia seeds into separate shallow bowls.
6. Roll each rice ball in a choice of coatings & return to plate.
7. Enjoy them immediately, or store covered in fridge for lunch the next day.

Makes 12 rice balls.